The University of the Arts Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
1,909

Full + Part time Students
1:8

Faculty to Student Ratio
0%

Transfer Student Ratio
$23.7K

Avg. Financial Aid

Founded in 1876, The University of the Arts is a close-knit, vibrant community of exceptional artists. More than 2,400 students from 40 states and 30 countries are enrolled in 25 undergraduate and 11 graduate programs that include all areas of the visual, performing and media arts. The heart of the educational experience is the opportunity to work closely with our inspiring, award-winning faculty. Our location on the Avenue of the Arts, in Center City Philadelphia (the second largest city on the East Coast of the USA), provides students with a vital urban experience at the crossroads of culture and business. The University of the Arts graduate has the tangible skills necessary to reach the highest professional goals

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Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate	1,867
Part-Time Undergraduate	42
Application Acceptance Rate	69%
Programs	35 Programs
Courses	1,217 Courses
Equivalencies	1,236 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$34,840
Out-of-State Tuition	$34,840
Books and Supplies	$3,700
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	81%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,264
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	95%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$16,427

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

The University offers a variety of financial aid programs to assist you in meeting your educational goals. Aid may be in the form of grants, scholarships, loans or employment and is funded through federal, states, institutional or private organizations.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Yes
Transfer Applications Received:

500
Transfer Applications Accepted:

250
Percentage Accepted:

50%
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

150

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall - rolling admission; March 15 recommended	Spring - limited enrollment contact admissions

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

2.0
Official Transcripts:

Secondary school transcripts; official transcripts from all colleges attended
SAT Scores:

Not required for applicants who have completed one year of college level English Composition and received a grade of "C" or better
Letters of Recommendation:

Letter of recommendation from a faculty member who can comment on your demonstrated ability in the arts, maturity, ambition determination and seriousness of purpose
Essay:

In 150-300 words, tell us what inspires you
Application Fee:

$60
Interview:

Recommended
Other Requirements:

Audition required for performance applicants in Music, Dance, Acting and Musical Theater; portfolio of recent work required of all visual art, design, film, writing for film & tv, music composition, theater design and directing playwriting & production app
Apply Here:

www.uarts.edu/applynow

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

C or above, C- does not transfer
Credits (Min/Max):

(minimum)1.0 semester hour credits (maximum) 75 semester hour credits